Speed & Smarts is the racing sailor’s source of educational materials focused on sailing faster and smarter. Here are links to the learning materials we currently offer:
Speed & Smarts Newsletter
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Learn The Racing Rules 2020
The latest edition of David’s popular rules video is now a step-by-step, interactive online learning program. It is filled with live sailing demos, 3-D animations and knowledge checks to measure your rule understanding.
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Speed & Smarts Seminars
This winter we are offering five seminars that cover various aspects of racing strategy and tactics. For more info click here or on one of the links below
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Seminar workbooks Even if you can’t go to a Speed & Smarts seminar, you can purchase our 32-page workbooks that accompany each course. Each is filled with text, diagrams, exercises and quizzes to help you become a better strategist and tactician. Currently available:
- Starting workbook
- Upwind workbook
Coaching
David spends a lot of time as a coach to help sailors build confidence and improve their racing performance. Click below for more info.